Chess tactic

Endgame Puzzle (1469)

After the setup move Kh4, it is Black to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

Position after Kh4. Black to move.

Puzzle ID

0oUZm

Rating

1469

Side to move

Black

Themes

Endgame, Mate, Mate in 3

Material

White is ahead by 7 points

FEN

8/1N2k1pp/1Q2b3/8/5p1K/1P4P1/PB2PP1P/3rn3 b - - 1 32

What to look for

A tactic from a reduced-material position where king activity and promotion threats matter.

32... Ng2+ 33. Kh5 33... Rd5+ 34. Be5 34... Rxe5#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

32. Kh4 32... Ng2+ 33. Kh5 33... Rd5+ 34. Be5 34... Rxe5#